This position has been filled for 2023-2024
The Academic Alert Graduate Assistant will assist with coordination and outreach to students who have academic alerts to connect students with the appropriate academic and support resources on campus.
Lander University offers a wide variety of graduate assistantship (GA) opportunities.
Graduate students awarded a GA work approximately 20 hours per week during the school year. In return, GA positions cover half of the regular tuition and required fees (for fall and spring) and provide a stipend of $3,000 per semester.
Students must first be admitted in a Lander University graduate program to be eligible to apply.
Applications for a graduate assistantship are completed through Handshake. You will receive instructions on how to apply for a GA position upon admittance to Lander University.
GA applications are open for Fall 2023.
The Academic Alert Graduate Assistant will assist with coordination and outreach to students who have academic alerts to connect students with the appropriate academic and support resources on campus.
The PASS/Supplemental Instruction Graduate Assistant will assist with coordination and scheduling of PASS/Supplemental Instruction mentors and sessions. This may include tracking and assisting with program assessment; assisting with training, supervising, and evaluating student PASS leaders; and assisting with the development of online options for PASS/Supplemental Instruction.
The Graduate Assistant for Transfer Support will assist the Academic Transfer Coordinator with duties such as targeted communication plans, workshops, social media presence, transfer student events and the Level Up – Organization for Transfer Students. The GA will provide support for students who are in the on-boarding process from their previous institution to Lander. Ideally, this candidate would be a Lander Alum that transferred from another institution during their undergraduate studies.
The Graduate Assistant for the Lander University Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) works to support the center’s mission and purpose to provide professional development resources, workshops, and programs for Lander University faculty and staff. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Manage CFE social media accounts including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter; Maintain records of faculty and staff participation in CFE workshops and programs; Assist in planning and execution of faculty development workshops and events; Assist in managing the CFE website; Assist in developing and implementing plans to market programs to the campus community; Assist with developing programs, events, and activities for the CFE; Foster a focus on equity, diversity, inclusion, and social justice in all aspects of CFE programs; Understand the CFE’s vision, mission, and goals; work toward their realization; collaborate with CFE director on the continuous improvement of CFE efforts; Regularly communicate with the CFE Director about projects, events, responsibilities, and concerns; Act as a resource for Lander faculty and staff about CFE functions/events/programs.
The Library GA will join an energetic, friendly team of Lander University employees focused on provided excellent service to the Lander community. They will assist the professional librarians with tasks that support their efforts to promote research services and resources as well as improve the quality of experience library users have when interacting with our website and while visiting the building. Some examples of these tasks include support for user experience (UX) research studies, including planning, recruiting, and note-taking. Create a marketing plan for a signature library service aimed at a specific audience. Work on a wayfinding project to help improve interior signage. Assist with answering comments and suggestions from the library user-feedback station. Mentor undergraduate students in customer service best practices. Assist with staffing library online chat reference service. Although some overlap with the professional staff is needed the schedule can be tailored to the needs of the new GA.
The graduate assistant works closely with the Associate Director of Freshman & Transfer Admissions and the Special Events Coordinator to develop an Office of Admissions photography and video bank. Responsibilities include: capturing photo and video footage that documents and promotes the university to prospective students; capturing interviews and footage of students and stories for email, web, etc.; producing, editing, and packaging video content using Adobe Creative Suite Software; planning scenes and direct actors during shoots; set up and tear down cameras and other equipment at shoots; utilized editing software and graphics, text, and special effects for videos; re-package photos and video projects for social media; research trends within the higher-ed video and photo marketing; assist in video and photo archiving and other types of related work; assist with taking headshots for Presidential Ambassadors.
The Social Media/Communications Graduate Assistant will develop, deploy and manage social media campaigns to prospects, applicants, accepted students, and/or enrollee cohorts to sustain interest, and to encourage students to respond to the appropriate offices on campus. Other Duties include: The planning, creation and implementation of digital ad campaigns (Social Media and Google), as well as the development and delivery of digital messages for newly admitted/enrolling students during the months preceding the beginning of each semester.
The Acrobatics and Tumbling Graduate Assistant will assist the Head Coach in all day-to-day activities and operations of an NCATA Acrobatics and Tumbling Program. Duties include, but are not limited to, administrative support; practice planning/attendance; implementation of drills and techniques; recruiting both on and off campus; and any other tasks assigned by the head coach or athletic department. Candidates will gain experience in all aspects of collegiate coaching, including practice planning and implementation, facility scheduling, interacting with Sports Medicine/ Strength and Conditioning staff, and aiding young student athletes.
Graduate Assistant for Athletics will assist in processing paperwork for team travel and purchases across the entire department, making sure that proper documentation is obtained and filed. They will work closely with athletic coaches and staff to ensure timely delivery of all travel and purchasing paperwork to other departments as needed. The graduate assistant will also assist in preparing money, online pass lists and online framework for game day ticket sales. This will also include creating and maintaining spreadsheets which track ticket sales for each game and sport for the year. This person will also assist with special events that are put on within the athletic department throughout the year.
The Lander University Baseball program is seeking a qualified applicant as a graduate assistant coach. The graduate assistant will assist in all aspects of the program in a variety of duties and responsibilities. This will include but not be limited to: practice planning, travel planning, equipment, throw batting practice, swing a fungo, and create developmental plans for all players. The candidate must be able to help with recruiting efforts on and off campus and adhere to all NCAA rules.
Lander University is accepting applications for the position of Graduate Assistant for the Cross Country and Track & Field programs. Applicants with a background in sprints, jumps, or throws are preferred. The successful candidate will be able to assist the Head Coach in all aspects of running a successful NCAA Division II Cross Country and Track & Field program. These include, but are not limited to: Assist in recruitment of prospective student athletes, assist in planning and conducting practices for all event groups, assist in transportation to meets when needed, monitoring and running study hall for student athletes, managing team social media, adherence to all rules and regulations of the NCAA Division II and Peach Belt Conference. Minimum Qualifications are: Bachelor’s Degree, excellent verbal and written communication skills, driver’s license, three years of competing or coaching.
The Lander University women’s field hockey program is seeking a qualified applicant as a graduate assistant coach. The graduate assistant will assist the head coach and assistant coach in a variety of duties and responsibilities, including but not limited to fostering a highly competitive and positive team culture, assist with various responsibilities regarding the recruitment of prospective student-athletes, help to coordinate team travel, assist in the instruction and development of members of the women’s field hockey team, assist with practice and game preparation, direct film exchange efforts, and various duties related to community involvement. The successful candidate must understand the rules, strategies, and techniques related to the sport of field hockey. Most importantly, the graduate assistant will help support the mission, goals, and values of Lander University, the Athletic Department, and the women’s field hockey program. Previous collegiate playing and/or coaching experience is preferred.
Under the direct supervision of the Director of Marketing, Productions, and Fan Engagement, the Graduate Assistant for Athletics Marketing will assist the Lander Athletics Marketing staff in development, coordination, and implementation of marketing and promotional efforts.
Graduate Assistant for Broadcast and Video Services reports directly to the Director of marketing, production, and fan engagement and is responsible for producing high-quality video content to promote the name and brand of Lander Bearcat Athletics. Other duties include, but are not limited to managing live video stream production and some post-production content, creating or activating sponsorship elements within content or live streams, managing student production team for home games, collaborating with teams, coaches, and Sports Information department for regular, recurring content, as well as features highlighting the achievements of Lander student-athletes, maintaining the Lander Bearcat brand across production platforms, collaborating with other external departments and team members, including Marketing, Communications, Development, Corporate Sponsorship and Ticketing, on consistent branding and messaging. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree with two years of experience in sports video production; experience in social media strategy development and management; and experience in graphic design. Experience in Adobe Premier Pro, After Effects and Photoshop is strongly preferred. Knowledge of Production Truck software is a plus.
The Men’s & Women’s Golf Graduate Assistant will assist the Head coaches in all day-to-day activities and operations of an NCAA golf program. Duties include, but are not limited to, daily practice planning and attendance, running practice for players not traveling when head coaches are on the road, liaison with golf course staff for practice and qualifying schedules, handling recruits and their schedules while on visits, and any other tasks assigned by the coaching staff or athletic department.
The Men’s Basketball Graduate Assistant will be under the direct supervision of the Head Men’s Basketball Coach. The Men’s Basketball Graduate Assistant will be responsible for administration in all phases of the program. This includes academics, recruiting, player-evaluation, practice planning and implementation, individual player development, assistance with travel, and other coaching duties or administrative duties as assigned.
The Men’s Lacrosse Graduate Assistant will assist the Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach in all day-to-day activities and operations of an NCAA division II men’s lacrosse program. Duties include, but are not limited to, daily practice attendance and position coaching; recruiting both on and off campus; game and practice planning; opponent scouting and film analysis; academic monitoring; field and equipment maintenance; supervising study hall and team lifts; and any other tasks assigned by the coaching staff or athletic department.
The Rugby Graduate Assistant will assist the Head Men’s Rugby Coach in all day-to-day activities and operations of an NCAA rugby program. Duties include, but are not limited to, daily practice attendance and position coaching; recruiting both on and off campus; game and practice planning; opponent scouting and film analysis; academic monitoring; field and equipment maintenance; supervising study hall and team lifts; and any other tasks assigned by the coaching staff or athletic department.
Lander University is accepting applications for the position of Graduate Assistant for the Men’s Soccer Program. The GA for men’s soccer position would include roles in most aspects of the program, including but not limited to: development & varsity teams practices and games, community service projects, general administration, equipment management, assisting with strength & conditioning, & travel planning.
The Lander University Men’s Tennis Program is seeking a qualified applicant as a graduate assistant coach. The graduate assistant will assist in all phases of the program to include but not limited to: Assist with daily practices which includes practice planning and help with on court instruction, drills, strategy, and inter-squad match play supervision. Assist with recruiting student athletes. Help organize the scheduling of matches and tournaments, and the travel that is associated with those events. Be active in community engagement projects. Will be involved in NCAA and Peach Belt Conference compliance duties and be aware of University paperwork processes as it relates to program expenditures.
The graduate assistant will assist the Sports Information Department with all varsity and club sports coverage. This individual will be responsible for comprehensive website management, which includes game stories, scores, statistics, rosters, schedules, and archival information.
In addition, the candidate will assist with social media and work special events. Additionally, the graduate assistant will serve as the primary contact and secondary contact for specific sports as assigned by the Sports Information Director.
To be considered, all applicants must be accepted and enrolled in a designated graduate program offered by Lander University. Graduate assistants are expected to remain in good academic standing within their program.
Preferred qualifications for this position include prior experience in a Sports Information or Athletic Communication field, knowledge of Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), photography, and/or video editing experience. Strong communication, organizational, writing, and ability to work in a professional environment. Experience using statistical software such as Presto (preferred), NCAA Live Stats/ Genius, and/or Statcrew.The Strength and Conditioning Graduate Assistant will be responsible for the development and implementation of comprehensive strength and conditioning programs for selected teams, as well as assisting full-time S&C staff if/when required. Candidates will gain experience in all aspects of collegiate S&C, including program design and implementation, interfacing with coaching and Sports Medicine staffs, and facility scheduling and maintenance.
The Lander University women’s volleyball program is seeking a qualified applicant as a graduate assistant coach. The graduate assistant will assist the head coach and assistant coach in a variety of duties and responsibilities, including but not limited to fostering a highly competitive and positive team culture, assist with various responsibilities regarding the recruitment of prospective student-athletes, help to coordinate team travel, assist in the instruction and development of members of the women’s volleyball team, assist with practice and game preparation, direct film exchange efforts, and various duties related to community involvement. The successful candidate must have an understanding of the rules, strategies, and techniques related to the sport of volleyball. Most importantly, the graduate assistant will help support the mission, goals, and values of Lander University, the Athletic Department, and the women’s volleyball program. Previous collegiate playing and/or coaching experience is preferred.
The Woman’s Basketball Graduate Assistant will assist the Head Woman’s Basketball Coach in all day-to-day activities of an NCAA division II woman’s basketball program. Duties include, but are not limited to, developing and executing creative and innovative marketing and promotional campaigns to increase attendance and community engagement; assisting the coaching staff with video content for practices, game preparation and recruiting; assisting the coaching staff with recruiting; and working with athletic and facility staff at Lander to coordinate their facility and game management needs.
The Woman’s Lacrosse Graduate Assistant will assist the Head Woman’s Lacrosse Coach in all day-to-day activities and operations of an NCAA division II woman’s lacrosse program. Duties include, but are not limited to, daily practice attendance and position coaching; recruiting both on and off campus; game and practice planning; opponent scouting and film analysis; academic monitoring; field and equipment maintenance; supervising study hall and team lifts; and any other tasks assigned by the coaching staff or athletic department.
The Woman’s Rugby Graduate Assistant will assist the Head Woman’s Rugby Coach in all day-to-day activities and operations of an NCAA rugby program. Duties include, but are not limited to, daily practice attendance and position coaching; recruiting both on and off campus; game and practice planning; opponent scouting and film analysis; academic monitoring; field and equipment maintenance; supervising study hall and team lifts; and any other tasks assigned by the coaching staff or athletic department.
The Lander University Women’s Tennis Program is seeking a qualified applicant as a graduate assistant coach. The graduate assistant coach will assist in all aspects of the tennis program at Lander University. College playing experience is required. Knowing how to string is required. This position will report directly to the head women’s tennis coach. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Assist in recruiting future Bearcats, set up team travel arrangements; assist in the organizing and leading of team practices, team development, and on court conditioning. Additionally, the graduate assistant will travel with and assist in coaching at all tournaments and dual matches, string player rackets, help in alumni engagement and fundraising, and manage the Lander Women’s Tennis Social Media Account.
The Art Department is seeking a Graduate Assistant to assist the art faculty with 2D and/or 3D studio management. GA’s will coordinate with graduate studio faculty to facilitate smooth studio operation in both 2D and 3D studio areas. This exciting position will give graduate students valuable experiences that will prepare them for creating their own professional studio upon graduation.
The College of Behavioral & Social Sciences Graduate Assistant will support the dean, department chairs, and administrative assistant with the following functions: Gathering data or updating records and files for reports as needed by dean or chairs; Assisting with correspondence as directed; Assisting with publicity and social media needs to advertise events or showcase students; Taking inventory of supplies and helping Administrative Assistant with budget planning; Responding to faculty members’ needs for assistance.
The College of Business is seeking a Graduate Assistant to support college deans in their administrative responsibilities related to the ongoing assessment of academic programs and accreditation compliance. The coordinator will provide research assistance in the form of data collection and analysis along with periodic reporting that will contribute to accreditation and programmatic initiatives.
The College of Business is seeking Graduate Teaching Assistants (TAs) to assist business faculty in online high enrollment courses. The TA would assist the faculty member of record in answering student emails and facilitating in-course discussions. TAs would also be available for holding virtual office hours and tutoring sessions on a weekly basis. TAs should be proficient and knowledgeable in general Business courses, Economics, and professional development courses.
The graduate assistant will work closely with the Department of Teacher Education (DTE) and our Teaching Fellows/ Teacher Cadet programs. The position will have the following responsibilities: assist the Director of Teacher Cadet with outreach to Teacher Cadet classes; assist the Director of Teaching Fellows with outreach to high schools; coordinate events for Teacher Cadet, Teaching Fellows, and the Department of Teacher Education; work with the Dean of the College of Education on retention efforts, including data analysis to identify students at risk and support outreach efforts to encourage students to use academic support services, as well as other resources (faculty, etc.).
Write and schedule social media and web content in support of graduate and online undergraduate programs. The GA will complete a set of social media training activities including training provided by Hootsuite and use Hootsuite as the primary tool for posting to social platforms. The GA will work in collaboration with any undergraduate student workers who are also working on social media and web content for the College of Graduate and Online Studies. In addition to writing and scheduling social posts, the GA will also conduct interviews for, and write profiles of faculty members, student testimonials, and similar short articles for publication on Lander web pages and/or in Lander print materials. While the GA will work for and report to the dean of the College of Graduate and Online Studies, he or she will be expected to collaborate with employees housed in University Relations, including the university’s Marketing and Brand Strategist.
The Communications and Social Media Graduate Assistant will provide assistance with communication development and strategy development for internal/external messaging as well as provide assistance with social media monitoring, response, and content development.
The Graduate Assistant for the Office of General Counsel will assist in the performance of various matters. This person must possess strong organizational, interpersonal and customer service skills. Additional skills would include detailed oriented, ability to multi-task, prioritization, great phone etiquette, positive attitude and confidentiality skills are a must. Job duties for this position would include the preparation of communications, conducting extensive research, maintaining appropriate documentation and filing systems, scheduling meetings, preparation of presentations and excel documents.
The Graduate Assistant for Auxiliary Services reports directly to the Director of Auxiliary Services. The Department of Auxiliary Services consists of the Bearcat Shop (campus store), Lander Post Office, and Printing Services, and it is part of the Office of Finance and Administration. Duties include, but are not limited to assisting with Bearcat Shop website maintenance; collaborating with Print Services to design posters, flyers, and social media graphics; and producing a monthly newsletter to update the campus on happenings and information from Auxiliary Services.
The Graduate Assistant for Technology Support will provide technology support to smart classrooms, labs, and infrastructure resources; serve as technical writers and documenters for IT communication rooms and technology spaces and classrooms; and help install hardware, software, and basic network equipment.
The Technology Support and Administrative Assistant will provide assistance with the maintenance, management and follow up of technology purchases; provide effective assistance with technology office tasks; help coordinate certain technology activities for the CIO and the Office of Information Technology Services; develop and maintain various departmental files; serve as a technical writer for the ITS newsletter; and successfully coordinate assigned technology and IT projects.
The Graduate Assistant for Procurement Services will provide assistance by receiving and directing phone calls; fielding questions pertaining to procurement; assisting with the receipt and examination of purchase requisitions for accuracy; assisting the Procurement Buyer(s); maintaining the University Vendor File by receiving, verifying and inputting proper documents; and performing related duties as required.
The Graduate Assistant for the Vice President of Finance & Administration reports directly to the Senior Accountant. The GA will assist the Vice President for Finance and Administration in making value added decisions as related to the spending practices of the university and how these decisions impact the overall strategic plan. The individual in this position will complete special projects and prepare presentations. Specific responsibilities will include developing a training manual for future graduate positions and/or work study positions; completing a comparative analysis of higher education institutional data; performing simple credit card audits and analysis; and completing monthly bank reconciliations for the Lander Foundation Properties.
The CARE & Advocacy Department Graduate Assistant will work with CARE & Advocacy student workers to ensure the Student Affairs Suite front desk is covered. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to: Maintain the CARE Chirps program and bird houses located around campus; Work with CARE & Advocacy student workers to maintain the Condolence Card Program; Partner with CARE & Advocacy student workers and the Student Outreach Coordinator to implement and host programs in the Student Center; Participate in bi-weekly call campaigns to students of concern and students with a CARE history to help with fostering and maintaining their success; See Something, Say Something campaign: Create large flyers to post around campus to encourage the Lander community to report individuals of concern to the team for support. Include a QR code for ease of access directly linking to the CARE & Advocacy website; Create, implement, and update a CARE-related commercial to broadcast in partnership with LUX; Work with Student Outreach Coordinator to maintain the CAREConnect; Student to Student Mentoring Program.
The Career Services Graduate Assistant will primarily focus on Employer Relations and Community Connections/Partnerships. This position will also include assisting with Community Work Study (CWS) positions to ensure Lander University is in compliance with providing the appropriate amount of students to work in areas of need within the community. In addition, the GA will serve as the liaison for the University in connecting current undergraduate students to employment and graduate school opportunities in the area, and beyond.
Under the supervision of the Department of Housing and Residence Life, the Graduate Hall Director will be primarily responsible for staff supervision, training, and evaluation of Resident Assistants. The Graduate Hall Director will serve as part of Housing and Residence Life’s on-call rotation, maintain a high level of visibility in our residential communities through interactions with residents, and support departmental residential living and learning initiatives while building an environment that promotes community, integrity, inclusion, and engagement.
Under the supervision of the Assignments Coordinator the Graduate Assistant for Housing Business Operations will participate in all aspects of room and meal assignments for current and prospective students. Maintain up-to-date and accurate records in both StarRez (Housing Database) and Banner as it relates to room assignments, meal plans and billing. Assist in managing the Request to Move process for our current residents and seeing them through the process. Uploading and scanning files, keys, sending out notifications, managing spreadsheets. Assist the Director of Housing with research and special projects as needed.
The GTA position for the LINK Program works directly in alignment with the program’s mission and purpose to support first-year student success both inside and outside the classroom. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, being an Instructor of Record for a maximum of four LINK 101 sections each Fall semester, Instructor of Record for a minimum of one LINK 101 section each Spring semester, providing timely and helpful feedback on student work, maintaining regular office hours, facilitating high level topical discussions, mentoring and connecting students to appropriate resources on campus, working closely with paired PLs to bolster student engagement in on-campus events, engaging in programmatic assessment, development of curriculum, implementation of community workshops, active participation in conducting research to continue strengthening the LINK Program, and other duties as assigned during the Spring semester of the contract. If you have a high degree of care for student success and are passionate about directly improving first-year student experiences, then this is the position for you! This GTA position reports to the LINK Program Director who provides ongoing professional and pedagogical development training.
Oversee lower-level adjudication, programming, case management for the Office of Student Conduct & Community Standards. Assist with the compliance of the division needs in the areas of assessment, Drug free school act, VAWA & Title IX , Tucker Hipps in the entity of trainings/programs.
Establish and manage the Peer Educator program/wellness programming. Oversee marketing for Wellness, as well as educational programming.
The goal of the Graduate Assistant position is to involve the Fitness and Wellness GA in all aspects of the administration of a university Group Exercise and general fitness operations, with an emphasis on Group Exercise development and management. This will include planning and coordinating the instructor and group exercise class schedules; leadership of group exercise classes; assisting with hiring, supervision, training, and evaluation of student employees; and serving as the administrative contact person when program director is not available.
The Graduate Assistant for Fraternity and Sorority Life will assist professional staff in supporting almost three hundred students across nine social Greek organizations, over fifty organization presidents, and approximately sixty student workers. Some duties will include serving as a point of contact for student groups for Fraternities and Sororities; conducting training sessions for new and returning student group leaders; researching best practices for Student Organization and fraternal management; and proposing ways to improve the student involvement experience. The GA will oversee programming efforts, leadership workshops, and review assessment.
The Graduate Assistant (GA) reports to the Assistant Director of Student Life for Campus Recreation and Intramural Sports. The GA is responsible for implementing policies and procedures, which contribute to the development of a safe, professionally managed, and well-organized Intramural Sports Program. The GA will oversee the daily operation of selected team sports and special event programs, plan and lead various captain/referee meetings, attend intramural activities to assess the program and provide staff support, and participate as an active team member to the Campus Recreation Staff. A focus on positive customer service and student development is expected in all aspects of the Intramural Sports program.
The Graduate Assistant for Student Life Events is to help, plan, organize, and implement events designed to enhance the student experience for students by providing co-curricular activities. This position will assist in the oversight of the student workers who work in the student lounges on campus. This position will have the opportunity to assist in the advising of student groups, as well as build relationships while collaborating with campus partners.
The Graduate Assistant for Student Organizations and Leadership assists with the advisement, management, and leadership development of the recognized student organizations.